Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Xero C1 Pro Chronograph - Black
Average customer rating
4.9
(932 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 932 reviews
5 Stars
883
4 Stars
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - Xero C1 Pro Chronograph - Black
Customer Rating
5
Absolutely love it!!
on April 17, 2024
Posted by: TPARRY
Just purchased this a few weeks ago and was so easy to setup and start using right away. Super intuitive design and very accurate muzzle velocity measurements.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 22, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Now I Collect Far More Data than Before!
on April 17, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
The Xero is so much more convenient to use that I always take it to the range, and I never miss a group. Whereas with older chronographs, including the excellent Labradar, I would often forget something (like a tripod) that would prevent me from using it...I always have what I need with the Xero.
Aiming the Xero is not a process, you just point it. The user interface is so intuitive that no instruction manual is necessary.
Most importantly, I (along with several friends of mine who have other use cases) have used the Xero alongside other chronos and validate that its velocity data are sufficiently accurate.
Another cool thing is that it seems to be able to detect rounds fire by your neighbor (at the range) and then ignore them.
Also, the app is what it should be. I'm not the most demanding user in the world, but I can't think of anything I would change about the app or the device.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 22, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Fantastically consistent and easy to use
on April 17, 2024
Posted by: brian62
I've used it for a month with both my rifles and bow. Amazingly easy to set up and use compared to a standard chrono, dramatically easier than the LabRadar and even more convenient than Magnetospeed (although also much more expensive than all but the LabRadar). 20 second set up and hasn't ever missed a shot. With my bow I set it on a taller tripod right at the stabilizer. Unlike shoot through chronos you can just ignore it and shoot normally. Everyone at the range wants in on the action and the direct read KE is nice
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 22, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Essay to use
on April 17, 2024
Posted by: Slick.
I just used it for the first time. It was so essay to set up and use. Very self explaining menu's.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 22, 2024
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Customer Rating
4
Great Alternative!
on April 17, 2024
Posted by: 9SuperComp
I've only tried this once, but it seems to measure velocities that very closely match the known velocities of my handloads. My only complaints: If someone else is shooting closer than six feet from you, your Xero C1 COULD pick up their shots as well as yours. There's no way (currently) to narrow your radar beam so only your shots are picked up. My other issue is the display; it's very dark if you are shooting under a covered range. I tried both screen settings, but it didn't make much difference. I'm sure it works better in open sunlight.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 22, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
So easy to use for ammo data collection
on April 17, 2024
Posted by: Srwtxtn
I purchased the Garmin after hearing great things about its accuracy, portability, and ease of use. I found it fit all three of those scenarios. I have tested several lots of match 22LR for my small bore prone rifle and several loads of my hand loaded 223 match loads for my Palma rifle that really helped me dial in the best for each rifle. I'm very pleased with my purchase and it has exceeded my expectations!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 22, 2024
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Customer Rating
4
Great chronograph BUT?
on April 17, 2024
Posted by: BWeb
This is by far the best chronograph I have ever used and I have had several. I gave it 4 stars only because the app that is used could use some improvements. It should auto sync with your phone or computer with each shot to view up to the minute data. It would also be much better with a touch screen and a little larger screen as well. The battery life is great but we'll see how long before the battery need to be replaced. I hope it can be replaced unlike older Garmin devices. Another downside is that if you don't select the correct shot velocity range you won't get a reading. The ranges overlap somewhat but if you happen to be just outside the range you'll have to stop and change ranges. The buttons on the unit are cumbersome scrolling through the menus which is where a touch screen would really be nice. Overall it is easy to set up. I can use in any weather, I don't have to worry about shooting up my sky screens or how sunny it is outside. If I want to test a single load I can turn on, set the range and fire in less than 30 seconds.
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Customer Rating
4
Ez to setup
on April 17, 2024
Posted by: db52
I bought this Zero CX 1 a few weeks back and the only annoyance for me is that each time I start a new session I need to input bullet speed and Buller weight. I would like that it would use last entered values .
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 22, 2024
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